19Days Island Peak climbing

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m) (Welcome dinner)
Arrive Kathmandu, upon arrival in Kathmandu airport you will meet our staff and transfer to Hotel. After short rest, we will visit the Swayambhunath Temple, said to be 2500 years Stupa on a hillock, which offers a breath-taking view of Kathmandu City and the Sunset view. This Stupa is the oldest of its kind in Nepal, listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument Listed in 1979.Next; we will visit historic Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka) if you are lucky, you will be able to have a glance of the famous living Goddess of Nepal name Kumari, Nepalese traditional cultural show with dinner at restaurant. After dinner you will be able to stroll along the busy street of Kathmandu city center. Overnight Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu –Lukla (By Air) Trek To Phakding 2,660m (BLD)
In the morning we take a spectacular 40 min. flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, perched at 9400ft (2865m) in the Khumbu region of Eastern Nepal. The flight is bound to be one of the most exhilarating you will ever take. Much of it is only a few thousand feet above ground and the views of the terraced landscape and river valleys below, as well as the closeness of some of the world’s highest mountains make it a truly memorable experience. In Lukla the porters load up and we proceed to Phakding (8700ft, 2650m), an easy afternoon’s scenic walk Phakding.

Day 03: Phakding Trek To Namache Bazar 3,440m (BLD)
Today there is a long, steep climb up to the town of Namche Bazaar (11300ft, 3440m), the main distractive and trading centre for the Khumbu region. The climb is, however, made easier by the distractions offered by the magnificent forests of blue pine, fir, juniper and rhododendron as well as our first views of Mt. Everest.

Day 04: Namchebazar-acclimatize 3,440m (BLD)
Acclimatization day at Namche. This day can be spent relaxing at NAMCHE, exploring the tiny shops in the bazaar and the local museum with exhibits of the flora, fauna, and history of the Everest region. You can also participate in an optional hike to some of the sherpa villages nearby, such as Kunde,Khumjung, or walk to Thame.
Day 05: Namchebazar Trek To Tyangboche (3875m) (BLD)
Morning visit to the colourful market, where local and Chinese goods (brought over the high passes from Tibet) can be seen and purchased. We then head for Tengboche, along a trail with spectacular views of Everest, Lhotse, Kantaiga, and AmaDablam. Our campsite is at Tengboche (12700ft, one of the most impressive locations on earth and site of the region’s most important Buddhist monastery (faithfully rebuilt since the 1989 fire). We will have the opportunity to explore the monastery and see monks at prayer.

Day 06: Tyangboche Trek To Dingbuche 4252m (BLD)
Today 4-5 hour walking. Upon arrival Dingbuche, short excursion up the ImjaKhola valley to Chukkung to get a marvellous view of the surrounding mountains, especially Lhotse’s massive south wall. This is the second of our important acclimatization days, and it can be spent in Dingboche relaxing by the village stream enjoying scenic views of AmaDablam.

Day 07: Dingbuche (BLD)
Aclimatize day in Dingbuche. Day trip to Pheriche and return to Dingboche for overnight.

Day 08: Dingbuche – Trek To Lobuche 4930m (BLD)
It is a short but steep climb up to Lobuche (16175ft, 4930m), which is really just a few huts at the foot of giant Lobuche peak. Again the views are spectacular and the sunset on Nuptse, towering directly ahead of Lobuche is especially impressive.

Day 09: Lobuche – Kalapathar 5545m. – Back to Lobuche 4900m.

Day 10: Lobuche – Dingboche 4300m.

Day 11: Dingboche – Chukung 4730m.

Day 12: Chukung – Island Peak Base camp 5000m.

Day 13: Island Base Camp – High 5500m.

Day 14: High Camp – Island peak climbing 6189m. & back to Base Camp

Day 15: Base Camp – Thyanboche 3800m.

Day 16: Tyanboche – Jorsale (Via Namche Bazar) (BLD).
From Tyangboche we continue our descent via Namche to Jorsale. all the way down hill

Day 17: Jorsale – Lukla (BLD)
An easy day’s walk brings us back to Lukla for our final night in the Khumbu. .

Day 18: Lukla –Kathmandu (By Air) Breakfast
Free at leisure for own activities overnight at hotel